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Vydra Family History

Vydra Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wydra, Vara, Vida, Vohra, Vavra, Zadra, Lyda, Vera, Viera, Vondra

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Where is the Vydra family from?

You can see how Vydra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vydra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Vydra families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Vydra's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Vydra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vydra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vydra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mover was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vydra. 100% of Vydra men worked as a Mover.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Mover
    100%

What Vydra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Vydra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vydra census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 130 immigration records available for the last name Vydra. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Vydra. For the veterans among your Vydra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vydra lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Vydra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Vydra in 1965 was 74, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vydra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vydra ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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